Welcome from Labor Commissioner Melissa McLawhorn Houston

Welcome to the online office of the Oklahoma Department of Labor.

It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your Labor Commissioner. Our staff at the Oklahoma Department of Labor is focused on service and committed to the wellbeing and safety of the citizens of Oklahoma.

The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage-earner. We do this through the licensing and regulation of certain industries, investigating employee wage disputes and promoting workplace safety initiatives.

Since my appointment, we have conducted a comprehensive examination of the agency and how it functions. We have taken steps to increase sustainability and provide greater transparency to our programs. We will continue to look for opportunities to update our business models, seek industry input and improve efficiency for our constituents

It is an honor to serve the State of Oklahoma. Please contact our office with questions or if you are needing assistance. We always welcome your feedback and ideas.